Manager, Group Data Analytics at First Quantum Minerals | GB | Rezi

Manager, Group Data Analytics at First Quantum Minerals

Manager, Group Data Analytics

First Quantum Minerals · GB

1 weeks ago

Manager, Group Data Analytics

First Quantum Minerals · GB

9 days ago
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About the Role

Leads First Quantum's Data & Analytics (D&A) function within Group IT, accountable for the strategy, platform, people, and services that transform the company's data into operational and commercial value across mines and corporate offices.

Responsibilities

  • Owns and evolves the D&A function strategy, aligned to Group IT and business priorities.
  • Works with key corporate and site stakeholders to identify required data and analytics capabilities.
  • Maintains the D&A capability model and determines where new capabilities sit.
  • Sets direction for analytics and AI/ML capability, including build, buy, or partner decisions.
  • Owns the Data Platform and its standard architecture of Databricks, Azure Data Factory, and Azure Integration Services.
  • Acts as design authority for Data Platform architecture, patterns, and engineering standards.
  • Ensures the Data Platform remains secure, cost-effective, and fit for scale.
  • Defines the integration strategy and patterns to connect systems to the Data Platform.
  • Acts as design gate reviewer and approval authority for production changes.
  • Drives improved data management practice across the business.
  • Establishes and embeds standards for data ownership, quality, metadata, master data, and lifecycle management.
  • Works with data owners to raise the quality and reliability of data.
  • Owns the D&A data governance framework and access control standards.
  • Holds operational accountability for data classification and least-privilege access.
  • Leads the D&A response to audits and aligns standards with Company policy.
  • Runs D&A as a reliable service with clear service levels.
  • Holds the Data Operations Team Lead accountable for engineering delivery and managed service performance.
  • Owns the commercial relationship with managed service providers.
  • Oversees the DevOps operating rhythm, including backlog, release, and incident management.
  • Leads the Data Platform team directly and line manages the Data Operations Team Lead.
  • Shapes the structure and capacity of the D&A function and maintains succession cover.
  • Builds a culture of engineering discipline, documentation, and ownership.
  • Manages the D&A budget, vendors, and licensing.
  • Complies with and promotes First Quantum's health, safety, and environmental standards.
  • Builds strong working relationships with site General Managers, directors, and functional leaders.
  • Represents D&A within the Group IT leadership team.

Requirements

  • A degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
  • Significant experience (typically 10+ years) in data, analytics, or integration, including at least 5 years leading teams and budgets.
  • Proven ownership of a production cloud data platform, ideally built on Databricks, Azure Data Factory, and Azure Integration Services.
  • A track record of improving data management practice across a business, including data quality, master data, and metadata.
  • Experience establishing and enforcing data governance, access control, and data classification standards.
  • Experience leading through team leads and overseeing outsourced or managed service delivery against contracts and service levels.
  • Credibility with senior operational and executive stakeholders, and the ability to translate business needs into technical capability.
  • Experience working across global sites and time zones.
  • Experience in mining, metals, energy, or another asset-intensive industry (advantageous).
  • Experience with operational technology (OT), time-series, or geospatial data (advantageous).
  • Driven, versatile, and thrives in a challenging environment.
  • Comfortable in an atmosphere where freedom, flexibility, and challenging convention are ingrained.
  • Resilience, flexibility, and assertiveness.
  • Promotes a culture of innovation, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
  • Strong ethical and professional standards.
  • Candidates must have the right to work in the applicable region without visa sponsorship.
  • Willingness to work and travel across FQM's operations and locations worldwide.
  • Fluency in English is required.
  • Proficiency in other languages highly regarded.
  • Willingness to perform work scope outside of the core responsibilities of the role.

Skills

  • Data Platform
  • Databricks
  • Azure Data Factory
  • Azure Integration Services
  • Logic Apps
  • Azure Functions
  • Service Bus
  • API Management
  • Data Management
  • Data Governance
  • Data Quality
  • Master Data Management
  • Metadata Management
  • Data Lifecycle Management
  • Access Control
  • Data Classification
  • DevOps
  • Azure DevOps
  • Analytics
  • AI/ML
  • Integration
  • Cloud Data Platform
  • Operational Technology (OT)
  • Time-series data
  • Geospatial data

Location

  • Global

Work Type

  • Full-time
  • Mobile

Experience Level

  • 10+ years in data, analytics, or integration
  • 5+ years leading teams and budgets

Education Level

  • Degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or related discipline, or equivalent experience

About the Company

  • First Quantum Minerals is a leading Canadian-based global mining & metals company focused on the production of copper, nickel, gold & cobalt.
  • One of the world's top 10 copper producers, exporting millions of tonnes of concentrate from multiple countries.
  • Operations and future developments span across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, and the Americas.
  • Globally recognised for specialist technical, engineering, construction, and operational skills.
  • Unlocks value from complex mineral projects and delivers rewarding careers, shareholder returns, and sustainable development for local communities.